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A member asked:
Saw pcp for phlegm, minor throat irritation and flu symptoms. gave me antibiotics.no strep test. he thought i had flu, but why do i need antibiotics?
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That's a question: For your pcp! antibiotics usually not given for "flu"--if symptoms persist, revisit your pcp.
Answered 1/25/2014
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